The Mule Robert Mueller III: An In-Depth Exploration of the Former Special Counsel's Life, Career, and Investigation

Early Life and Education

Robert Swan Mueller III was born in New York City on August 7, 1944. His father, Robert Swan Mueller Jr., was a lawyer, and his mother, Alice C. Truesdale, was a homemaker. Mueller attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and then Princeton University, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in history in 1966.

The Mule: Robert S. Mueller III

by Greg Gutfeld

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After graduating from Princeton, Mueller served for two years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1973.

Early Career

After graduating from law school, Mueller worked as a law clerk for Judge Malcolm Wilkey of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then joined the San Francisco office of the law firm Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, where he practiced corporate litigation.

In 1976, Mueller was appointed by President Gerald Ford to be a United States Attorney for the Northern District of California. He served in that position until 1979, when he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to be the head of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice.

The Watergate Scandal and the Iran-Contra Affair

As head of the Criminal Division, Mueller was responsible for overseeing the investigation into the Watergate scandal. He played a key role in the investigation, and his work helped to lead to the resignations of President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew.

In 1987, Mueller was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to be the Special Counsel for the Iran-Contra affair. He oversaw the investigation into the sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to the Contras. His work helped to lead to the convictions of several top Reagan administration officials.

The Mueller Investigation

In May 2017, Mueller was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to be the Special Counsel for the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The investigation was wide-ranging, and Mueller's team interviewed dozens of witnesses and reviewed millions of documents.

The investigation culminated in the release of the Mueller Report in March 2019. The report found that Russia had interfered in the election in a "sweeping and systematic fashion." However, the report did not find sufficient evidence to establish that President Donald Trump or his campaign had conspired with Russia.

The Mueller Report was a controversial document, and it was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised Mueller for his thoroughness and fairness, while others criticized him for not reaching a more definitive .

Legacy

Robert Mueller III has had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. He has served as a prosecutor, a judge, and the head of the FBI. He is known for his integrity, his attention to detail, and his commitment to the rule of law.

Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was one of the most significant events in American history. The investigation was thorough and comprehensive, and it helped to shed light on the extent of Russia's interference in the election.

Mueller's legacy is likely to be debated for years to come. However, there is no doubt that he is one of the most important figures in American law enforcement history.

The Mule: Robert S. Mueller III

by Greg Gutfeld

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Language	:	English
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